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India pacer Mohammed Siraj said every wicket felt like a five-wicket haul after being named Impact Player of the Series in the 2-0 Test win over West Indies. Siraj took 10 wickets across two Tests as India marked their first series win under Shubman Gill.

India’s limited-overs tour of Australia kicks off on October 19 with ODIs and T20Is. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return for the ODI series, while Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc discuss squad strategies, fan excitement, and their roles in the upcoming series.

Indian combat sports reach a global audience as BoxingBay, co-promoted by Rana Daggubati, and APFC India, led by Anthony Pettis, become the first Indian boxing and MMA events to stream worldwide on the UFC App, elevating talent on the international stage.

A2H Chess Academy will conduct a children’s chess tournament at Kukatpally on October 19. The event will have categories from under-6 to under-16. For registrations, participants can contact S Subba Raju, FIDE Arbiter, at 9866702431

Telangana’s Anandi Nallavelli won bronze in the girls under-16 600m event at the National Junior Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar. She clocked 1:34.48, finishing behind Punjab’s Sehnoor Bawa and Rajasthan’s Devika, who won gold and silver respectively

Rithwik Surya and M. Rakesh Yadav's centuries were the highlights of the HCA Division One Day League cricket championship. Meanwhile, D. Ajith Raja scored a massive 233* for Nizamabad in the B-Division two-day league

Sricharan Tej from Care Model High School won the Brilliant Trophy Juniors online chess tournament with 11 points from 12 rounds. Leeladityavardhan and P. Harshit finished second and third. A detailed list of winners in various categories is included

Second-seeded Arin Dutta from West Bengal defeated Pratham Sandeep Bayar from Karnataka 15-8, 15-7 in the boys' singles fourth round at the All India Sub-Junior Badminton Championship. Other notable results included victories for Sumit Kommal, Shreyansh Dahiya, and more

In a gripping five-set contest at the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League, Mumbai Meteors defeated Kochi Blue Spikers 3-2. Karthik's stellar performance earned him Player of the Match, and Mumbai held their spot at the top of the table

The Mumbai Cricket Association and senior cricketers have donated ₹1.25 crore to Maharashtra's Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to help farmers affected by heavy rains. MCA President Ajinkya Naik presented the cheque to CM Devendra Fadnavis in a show of solidarity

India’s AFC Asian Cup qualification hopes were dashed after a 1-2 loss to Singapore in Goa. Despite an early lead, goals from Song Uiyoung either side of halftime sealed India’s fate, leaving them with no path to qualification

China's Wang Chuqin made a stunning comeback to guide his team to a 3-2 win over Japan in the ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Championships semifinal. Hong Kong defeated Chinese Taipei 3-2 to reach the final, while India finished sixth

G Shivamshika won the Telangana State Under-15 Chess Championship with 6.5 points. Sahajdeep Kaur and C Sasi Hasini finished second and third, while N Aishwarya secured fourth. All top four players will represent Telangana in the National Championship

The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) will hold open under-19 women’s selection trials at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on October 15 and 16. Players born on or after 01.09.2006 are eligible. Registration starts at 9 am, with selections from noon

Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda, and Rakshitha Sree R made impressive starts at the BWF World Junior Championships in Guwahati, winning their opening singles matches. All four Indian boys advanced to the next round, with one defeat from Vennala K

The attention now shifts to the trap competition at the ISSF World Championship Shotgun 2025 in Athens. Six Indian shooters, including Neeru Dhanda and Zoravar Singh Sandhu, will compete against top international athletes for a chance at World Championship medals

Telangana Sports Minister V Srihari felicitated the State pickleball team for its impressive performance at the National Championship in Jammu and Kashmir. The team bagged multiple medals, including gold, silver, and bronze, showcasing the state’s rising sports potential

Hyderabad begins its Ranji Trophy campaign against Delhi with high hopes. Led by Tilak Varma, fresh from the Asia Cup, the team is confident after winning the Buchi Babu tournament. Hyderabad seeks improvement this season after a tough previous year

K T Vijay Krishna Kumar defeated K.S.R. Ch. Murthy Raju 8-1 in the 70 years & above singles first round at the B.S. Krishna Reddy AISTA veterans tennis tournament. Results across various age categories were also highlighted, with many close victories

Str8bat, co-founded by Madhu Sudan, uses sensors fixed on cricket bats to improve batters' performance. The technology helps track metrics like bat speed and sweet spot, assisting both beginners and professionals in refining their skills. It is gaining global traction

After leading India to a 2-0 Test series win over West Indies, captain Shubman Gill praised team performances, credited Kuldeep Yadav’s consistency, and said he looks forward to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli producing magic in the upcoming Australia tour.

India needs just 58 more runs on day five to win the second Test and clinch a 2-0 series victory over West Indies. Despite West Indies' fightback led by Campbell and Hope, India remains in control heading into the final day

South Africa's captain Laura Wolvaardt credited her team’s resilience in a thrilling World Cup victory over Bangladesh. Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, and Nadine de Klerk played key roles in chasing down Bangladesh's 232/6 with three balls to spare

Guman Singh led the charge as UP Yoddhas returned to winning ways with a 40-24 victory over U Mumba in the Pro Kabaddi League. His sharp raiding and solid team defence ensured a dominant performance at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium